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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
2
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The text urges continuing charitable acts beyond Christmas. It calls for laboring to acts of kindness tomorrow and the next day, remembering the poor, fostering friendship, and extending charity in thoughts and deeds. It emphasizes broader, year‑long goodwill.
Dispatches from Paris report the Seine overflowing with wet areas north and inland rivers washing away tracks. Reports note disrupted life across rivers and regions with parts of the country enduring renewed adversity after conflicts.
In the Senate the mild reservationists in the Republican forces distance themselves from Lodge and indicate support for compromise. Lodge loses control as his party shifts with nationwide sentiment toward active American global responsibility and civilization building.
The text argues that America can better serve humanity by joining a broader peace movement and that the nation should be willing to engage in this effort to prevent future wars. It emphasizes collective action and national commitment.
As 1920 nears, Ogden residents anticipate strong prosperity with industrial progress and greater activity. Local industry plans attract investment from eastern and Pacific coast regions, broadening community outlook and ambition for Ogden to become a major city of its size in the United States.
A historic dispute over James G Fair's fortune ends with a California Supreme Court rehearing on the will and trust. The will left about 15 million dollars to three children with income from a trust, sparking decades of litigation, alleged bribery, and accusations tied to the Comstock era.
A historical note accuses political manipulation of voters and cites a major scandal where a Supreme Court member was charged with corruption. The text argues money influenced the court and corrupted judicial integrity, highlighting a broad critique of the era’s governance.
In London a series of bouts saw American welterweight Johnny Griffin win by technical knockout over Droncols Charles in the third round. Moore defeated Eugene Criqui in the fourteenth round after dominating early exchanges. Georges Carpentier boxed a three round exhibition as Joe Heckett challenged the European heavyweight champion.
City health officials report about 100 smallpox cases in the metropolis with new infections quarantined while wards cancel children's parties during holidays to curb the outbreak. Schools close and additional precautions are urged as the outbreak is managed. The last survivor of the Fear Pasha Relief Expedition dies in London, recounting a long trek into the interior.
A Philadelphia dispatch reports advocates press for higher railroad rates to safeguard government credits and enable continued operation and capital investment. They argue federal price controls, working capital needs, and new equipment funding are essential to resume normal service and support war‑time infrastructure.
In Mount Clemens Michigan county authorities detain as material witnesses Mrs Muth Prevost Brown and Lloyd Pravagi in the case of J Stanley Brown a Detroit millionaire's son slain last Wednesday. Sheriff Calderwell said jealousy likely. a car trip ended on a country road with four shots from behind. Brown reportedly kept large sums of money and securities.
In Cleveland on December 24, about fifteen hundred steel workers voted unanimously to keep striking and stay away from work until the dispute is resolved by the national feeders. Two strikers reported to Pittsburgh with W. Z. Foster, the national secretary, who urged a winning campaign. John Kwiatkowski and Joseph Mroczek were removed from office for recommending to end the series as 20,000 workers quit here. many found other jobs while some returned to mills amid coal shortages and production complaints.
Secretary Daniels endorsed a DC Sons of the American Revolution resolution to place a commemorative tablet at the John Paul Jones monument in Washington. The action follows John Paul Jones quotes urging naval leaders to possess broad education, tact, fairness, and strong moral character. Also noted, two American sailors in Mexico faced detention after an alleged attack, with formal US representations to the Mexican foreign office.
The bishop of Hereford in Manchester cathedral warned of a general attack on the Christian view of marriage. He blamed modern ideas and female independence for eroding marriage prestige and challenging social order, citing divorce courts as evidence of impulse over principle.
Nation wide totals show 6 561 posts in the United States and abroad with France England Canada each holding one post Alaska four and Hawaii five. States with the most posts include New York 1 way 1,497 Pennsylvania 497 Ohio 298 Massachusetts 234 and Missouri 220. Other states list varying post counts and territories. Pershing praises the work of American women in supporting the war effort and notes the annual meeting of the Commercial National Bank bankers in Ogden Utah to elect officers for the year.
A local grocer promotes a broad selection of confections and groceries at 2319 Washington Avenue. The store advertises low prices and invites customers to stop in for a friendly, prompt service.
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